Making sure you have a car that runs properly is like having a girlfriend
that'll let you do that one thing she doesn't like unless
she's really drunk; you have to treat it right to get what you want out
of it. If you know how to fix your car but need the right parts, you'll
find some good sites in this guide that offer all kinds of car parts
and accessories. And if you don't know the different between your car's
exhaust and your own there's help for you too.

Parts Stores

Carparts.comThis is an easy-to-navigate site that carries a wide variety of parts.
You start your search by part category (engine, electrical,
etc.,) and continue to narrow it down by specific part, make and model
and so on. They carry parts for all kinds of cars going back to the 60s.

J.C. WhitneyCarparts.com partner
site, JC Whitney carries parts and equipment for cars,
jeeps, trucks, SUVs, motor homes and even ATVs. In addition to items you
might need for car maintenance you can also find stuff like visors, car
organizers and car covers.

Parts TrainIt's not as pretty as Carparts.com,
but if you are looking for some really hard-to-find or unusual parts for
your car. They have a huge selection of parts for cars as far back as
the 1950s, which includes seat belts, valve covers and a huge multitude
of engine parts.

Hybrid Car PartsThe hippies may love their hybrid automobiles, but finding parts
for them isn't always easy. This page at Whybuyhybrid.com gives
you some valuable links to where you may be able to pick
up parts for various Hybrid vehicles out there – saving you money for
your hemp clothes and Phish CDs.

NAPA OnlineIf you're weary about shopping online then check out NAPA's homepage,
where you can buy online or find out what they have in
stock at your local NAPA store. They selection isn't
as in-depth as a lot of specialty online-only stores though.

Classic Car Parts GiantMost classic car part sites have a great selection but look like they
were designed with an AOL homepage maker circa 1997. This one has a great
selection and actually looks like a professionally maintained page.

Parts and Maintenance Advice

Save Money On Auto Parts
Four simple tips on buying auto parts. This article
will take you 20 seconds to read but could save you thousands.

Simple Car Maintenance
This nice article explains some basic things that
even the most car-illiterate person in the world can do
to help make their car run smoothly and consistently.

Yahoo! Autos
Yahoo has a surprisingly in-depth database on car repairs
and maintenance. If your knowledge on cars is above-average
but still lacking then you'll probably learn a lot here.

Car BiblesAnd now, open your book to Transmission 25:19, and we shall discuss
sequential gearboxes. Calling your page a home to “car bibles” may seem
sort of pretentious, but Chris Longhurst isn't pulling your leg. His page
is really a resource of car part information of biblical proportions. In-depth,
illustrated pages on transmissions, engines and other part
parts should help even the most brain-dead car novice wrap his brain around
simple car part ideas.

Edmunds Car Maintenance
Edmunds is one of the best resources for car information
on the intent, and their page on maintenance is no exception.
Here you'll find great articles on everything from finding out about
recall notices to simple car repair tips. They even have a nice article
about keeping your car clean and free of clutter.

Simple Car Tips
You should change your oil every 3,000 miles. You know
that? Well, then when was the last time you had your oil
changed? I thought so. Simple things like that help ensure that your
car won't break down in the middle of nowhere (or worse, in Detroit)
and this nice article is full of small suggestions like that which could
save you from unnecessary frustration later on.

How To Find A MechanicNot all of us are grease monkey gearheads who can pop the hood of a car
and find out exactly what is wrong with it in a moment's notice. Some
of us pop the hood of our car and can't tell the different between the
engine and the fan-belt. For those of us who are mechanically deficient
and need to fix our car the new-fashioned-way, by taking it to someone
else, there's this handy guide on how to find an honest car mechanic and
not some shyster who was on 60 Minutes.